The five organs of the human body, including the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and spleen, can cause serious harm to the body no matter which organ has problems. The five internal organs on the body correspond to different acupoints, and massaging the corresponding acupoints can achieve the effect of health preservation.

 

What are the acupoints that nourish the five internal organs?

 

1. Shenmen acupoint can nourish the heart

The Shenmen acupoint is located in the concave area on the side of the wrist's striated little finger, which can achieve the effects of relieving heart fire and calming the mind. When bored, you can pinch and press this area to stimulate this acupoint until there is a slight swelling sensation in the local area. Every night, you can also massage this acupoint before going to bed, which can achieve the effect of calming the mind and helping sleep.

 

2. Taichong acupoint can nourish the liver

Taichong acupoint is the original acupoint on the liver meridian. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a lot of relationship between hypertension, hyperactivity of liver fire, and hyperactivity of liver yang. Regular massage at this acupoint can help reduce blood pressure. In addition, massaging the Taichong acupoint during the early stages of a cold can alleviate the dryness and tearing of the nose caused by the cold. Use your fingers to slowly move upwards along the gap between the big toe and the tip of the second toe. This acupoint is where the foot artery pulsates, and press for about four to five minutes each time. In addition, you can drink a cup of goji berry tea every day to nourish and protect the liver.

3. Zusanli acupoint can nourish the spleen

Zusanli acupoint belongs to the combined acupoint of the stomach meridian, which can prevent various diseases and has the effect of strengthening the body. People with weakened immune systems are prone to illness and fatigue. Regular massage of the Zusanli acupoint can achieve the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. The Zusanli acupoint is located in the leg, with the outer knee and eye pointing down four horizontal fingers.

 

4. Taiyuan acupoint can nourish the lungs

The Taiyuan acupoint is located on the transverse line of the wrist, where the radial artery pulsates. Stimulating this acupoint can achieve cough relieving, asthma relieving, and lung nourishing effects. Use the fingertip of the left thumb to press vertically downwards on this acupoint in the right hand, then slowly open the right wrist until there is local soreness, numbness, swelling, and pain, lasting for about 30 minutes, and then relax again and again 10 times.

 

5. Yongquan acupoint can nourish the kidneys

Yongquan acupoint is simply a universal acupoint on the body. This acupoint is located in the front one-third of the midline of the foot. Place your thumb on this acupoint and vigorously rub it 30 times, especially when you wake up or go to bed in the morning. The effect of massaging and nourishing the kidneys will be better. Regular massage of Yongquan acupoint can achieve the effects of nourishing kidney yin and tonifying the kidneys, especially suitable for low back pain caused by kidney deficiency.